Surgical Technologist Certified - General Surgery

Jobtome; New Braunfels (TX); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels (CSRH-NB) seeks a Surgical Technologist to support pre-operative and operative care. Responsibilities include preparing the patient skin, maintaining aseptic technique, transporting patients, and assisting in the Operating Room setup and instrument handling.

The role requires high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a surgical technology program (or LVN/LPN), BLS, and certification within 180 days of graduation. PRN per diem schedule.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program required.
• 2+ years of experience preferred.
• BLS required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required.

Responsabilidades

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure.
• Ability to scrub 3 specialty areas including Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred.
• Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician.
• Uses the physician preference card to pull cases and set up the OR.
• Ensures cards are up to date and complete.
• Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient.
• Maintains a safe environment with aseptic practices.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for patient and staff safety.
• Monitors and controls the surgical environment.
• Maintains proper traffic, dress codes, and OR sanitation policies.
• Familiar with decontamination, processing, and sterilization of instruments and supplies.
• Adapts patient care to individual needs and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Aseptic techniques

Sterile field maintenance

Instrument handling

Team collaboration

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology program

LVN/LPN program

Descripción del empleo

Description CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels (CSRH-NB), nestled in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, is a full-service, 94-private bed facility that continues to expand to meet the needs of New Braunfels' strong population growth. Innovative equipment and procedures are utilized, including an Outpatient Imaging Center, orthopedic and surgical services, rehabilitation, a renovated birthing center, including 24/7 neonatal coverage, emergency care, wound care/hyperbaric center, 3D mammography, and comprehensive heart care, from diagnostics to open-heart surgery.

Summary: Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains aseptic techniques;actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to type of case.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure.
• Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred.
• Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
• Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
• Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible.
• Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient.
• Cooperates in team planning and execution.
• Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations.
• Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment.
• Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
• Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
• Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required
• Experience 2 or more years of experience preferred
• Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required
• Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required

Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed